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Revised
Cisco CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA composite one exam
option)
26 June 2007 - Cisco’s CCNA completely changed after 15th August 2007. Cisco has revised the CCNA
certification to validate the ability to install, operate and
troubleshoot more complex, medium-sized routed and switched networks,
including the ability to configure IP addressing and authentication, as
well as establish and troubleshoot connections to service providers over
a WAN.
Cisco CCNA is the world's most popular entry-level networking
certification program. A CCNA certification proves that the candidate
has a solid foundation in Cisco product line -routers and switches. It
also proves that that the candidate has broad knowledge of protocols and
networking technologies.
CCNA
has been completely updated to go beyond routing and switching to
include wireless, security, VOIP, DHCP/DNS/IPV.6, VPN and other
important topics.
According
to Cisco, “This new curriculum includes basic mitigation of security
threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology,
and performance-based skills. This new curriculum also includes (but is
not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior
Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame
Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet,
access control lists (ACLs)”.
The CCNA will
still be available with two options – either the one exam option
("composite" format) or the two-exam option.
New Options
However, with the new
development, candidates who pass the first track of the two-option CCNA
exams will now achieve the
new Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
certification.
The new exams will still contain
hands-on simulation questions like previous CCNA exams. The present and
current exams 640-801 CCNA, 640-821 INTRO, Introduction to Cisco
Networking Technologies (INTRO) and 640-811 ICND Interconnecting Cisco
Networking Devices (ICND) will expire on November 6, 2007.
As
from August 1, 2007 the new option for achieving the CCNA will include:
Two
Exams option:
AND
OR
One
Exam option:
CCNA
640-802: CCNA Composite
The
CCNA 640-802: CCNA Composite is one exam option for achieving the CCNA,
which is available from August 1, 2007. The exam duration is for 90
Minutes (50-60 questions).
According to Cisco, “The
640-802 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is the composite exam
associated with the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification.
This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install,
operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch
network. The topics include connecting to a WAN; implementing network
security; network types; network media; routing and switching
fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN
technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; extending switched
networks with VLANs; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with
access lists; establishing point-to-point connections; and establishing
Frame Relay connections. “
Key Exam Topics and Guidelines
for the content likely to be included on 640-802: CCNA Composite exam
include:
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Describe how a network works
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Configure, verify and
troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch
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Implement an IP addressing scheme
and IP Services to meet network
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Configure, verify, and
troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices
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Explain and select the
appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN
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Identify security threats to a
network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats
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Implement, verify, and
troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office
network.
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Implement and verify WAN links
Realistic
expectations
Due
to the pervasive effect of networking technologies and infrastructure,
all over the world in different spheres of life, there is steady and
increasing demand for skilled network professionals. Networking spans a
wide expertise range and network certifications, such as CCNA, CCENT,
Network+, MCP/MCSE , aim to
equip individuals with the skills needed to build successful careers in
networking. For many candidates the focus is usually on new job and
business opportunities, recognition and better compensation.
While it is true that
certifications give individuals the opportunity to showcase their skills
and talents there must be realistic expectations. Achieving
certification is key to the continuing educational development of the
individual and is a sign of initiative – it differentiates you from the
competition and is recognized by clients and employers. However, though
certifications like other educational programs may confer advantage they
do not guarantee anything.
GETTING OPPORTUNITIES ALSO DEPENDS ON YOUR CONTRIBUTION,
ATTITUDE, EXPERIENCE AND MARKETING SKILLS. Candidates need to bear this in
mind at all times. Certifications are NOT guarantees or “quick-fix”,
shortcut career solutions. As you take advantage of certification, make
sure you have realistic expectations and know how the certification fits
into your career plan.
Attend the IT Career
Seminar to learn more about CCNA 640-802 and for the right career focus.
Learn
More:
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CCNA
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New
CCNA 2007 Update
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July
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Update from Cisco
website:
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The new CCNA exams will now be
available from August 15, 2007.
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